Lynn Johnston

'For Better of for Worse' is perhaps the most compelling English-language strip in existence today. As with 'Doonesbury,' its characters age -- usually for the better, sometimes for the worse -- but unlike 'Doonesbury,' the story lines are more personal, squarely addressing with warmth and grace and empathy everyday issues that many, if not most, western families face. What a treat, especially for those of us who came of age in the 1980s and have an affinity for the beauty and culture of Canada.

For any of you who are interested (and, without meaning to sound preachy, you should be), be sure to visit her website http://www.fborfw.com , which is nothing short of a treasure trove for FBOFW fans.

:: The Genius Herself (Gallery of Photos) ::

:: Hi Mom! Hi Dad! (1977) (signed copies) ::

:: David, We're Pregnant! (1981) (signed) ::

:: I've Got The One-More-Washload Blues... (1981) (signed) ::

:: Is This "One Of Those Days," Daddy? (1982) (signed with original drawing of John in the rain ::

:: "It Must Be Nice To Be Little" (1983) (signed with original drawing of Elizabeth) ::

:: Just One More Hug (1984) (signed with original drawing of Elly hugging Elizabeth) ::

:: The Last Straw (1985) (signed with original drawing of Michael) ::

:: Keep The Home Fries Burning (1986) (signed with original drawing of Elly amidst smoke) ::

:: It's All Downhill From Here (1987) (signed with original drawing of Elly in snowfall) ::

:: Pushing 40 (1988) (signed with original drawings of Elly and John) ::

:: A Look Inside For Better Or For Worse (1989) (inscribed) ::

:: If This Is A Lecture, How Long Will It Be? (1990) (signed with an original drawing of Michael) ::